Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
07-14-2011, 12:52 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 12,566
power needed for air resistance
Hello again. I have been trying to look at power requirements and the related fuel efficiency as it relates to choices of motorhome construction. Here is some interesting stuff:
Assuming a level...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
07-13-2011, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 12,566
Hi, Blizzard.
Greetings,
I took a quick look at your project (need to study it more when there is time) and it is very cool. Also, very smart.
We want to do a MDT conversion with an eye on fuel economy. We...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
07-13-2011, 11:56 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 9,212
Really?
BlizzardND,
I would like to receive the benefit of your experience. I am not sure my issues would be worth taking up time & space here. I am very "green" and very early in development of my...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
07-12-2011, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 9,212
making my head hurt
Well, my last go-round seemed to stray into fuel efficiency territory. It caused me to think about something I don't know enough about but I am starting to find out what I can.
Given the usual...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
07-12-2011, 12:05 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 9,212
? reality
Bob86zz4,
Thanks for the comment. I looked at one of the sprinter vans--not what I want. The one we saw did about 18 mpg (no towing, no mountains). You are correct that 14 to 15 mpg might be...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
07-11-2011, 12:00 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 9,212
Good information
Warpath,
Thanks for the comments. This is the sort of stuff I need to know; I don't have much experience with motorhomes and none (yet) with truck conversions. Your comments about useful power and...
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Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions
07-08-2011, 05:41 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 9,212
Hi, there. Glad you are active now.
So, tell me more about the rig you have displayed in your post. It looks like a well done, totally usable motorhome. What leads you to want something else?
I am interested in a smaller coach than...
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Forum: Building Your Own
06-26-2011, 12:06 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 6,859
incinolet
Doc,
Thanks for the info about Incinolet. I'll will be back to thinking about this stuff when I find another truck to convert.
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Forum: Building Your Own
06-24-2011, 06:15 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 6,859
Uh oh
Well, my truck deal just fell apart so I am back to square one. Guess I'll just lurk here until I get another truck for conversion. The only good news is I saved a huge drive to get the truck.
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Forum: Building Your Own
06-24-2011, 11:59 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 6,859
Learning!
Thanks, Doc.
Wow. This is great. I am so glad I found this site. You are covering topics I need to know about before I even get to the point of knowing what I need to know. Fantastic!
By the...
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Forum: Building Your Own
06-23-2011, 07:10 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 6,859
Good question.
Hi. I am a newbie here and planning to do a FL60 conversion myself. I can not help guide you but I am very interested in the answers I hope you get. In fact, I learned something in just reading your...
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